About
Dynamic Strides Therapy
Dynamic Strides Therapy (DST) is the one place where children with special needs can experience the therapeutic benefits of equine movement, a unique sensory gym and the compassionate support of skilled, certified therapists.
DST is dedicated to one goal: delivering transformational outcomes for every child.
Child and Family
For the child and family, DST offers appropriate and specific therapy that can ultimately lead to life-changing results. Our down-to-earth therapists use hippotherapy, the sensory gym and the therapy clinic’s resources seamlessly to achieve extraordinary results.
Hippotherapy
In rhythm with the horse, hippotherapy provides a child with a sense of connection; they can gain new self-confidence and experience various functional benefits.
Sensory Gym
In our sensory gym, kids can address sensory processing, as well as physical and cognitive skills in a stress-free environment to help them reach their full potential.
Opening Doors
DST opens doors, literally and figuratively. Over time, the total experience is transformational, benefitting both child and family.
Mission
Empowering children to achieve their maximum potential by providing accessibility to skilled therapy services in an integrated environment.
Vision
We envision a world where specialized pediatric therapy provides for every child, a life changed; for every family, hope.
Core Values
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- COMMITMENT
- ADVOCACY
- COMPASSION
- SERVICE-ORIENTED
- INTEGRITY
- EVIDENCE-BASED THERAPY
- FAMILY-CENTERED
- EDUCATION/RESEARCH
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COMMITMENT
We are committed to changing the lives of our patients.
ADVOCACY
With every child’s best interest in mind, we will find a way to support his or her needs, every step of the way.
COMPASSION
We have a sincere desire to help our patients reach their maximum potential.
SERVICE-ORIENTED
Our service-oriented team is driven by a passion to provide the best quality care.
INTEGRITY
We will always do the right thing for our patients and our community.
EVIDENCE-BASED THERAPY
We integrate clinical expertise with scientific evidence to provide high quality services.
FAMILY-CENTERED
We include and empower the patient’s family regarding decisions involving the child.
EDUCATION/RESEARCH
We are committed to educating our therapists, our patients, families and our community.
Our DST Team
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Barbara Joyce Equine Professional -
Meet Our Board of Directors
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Mark Rader Secretary -
Reed Hopper Treasurer -
Ryan O’Reilly Board Vice-President -
Elizabeth Obrey Board Member -
Brenda Wake, PTA Board Member -
Elizabeth Nelson Board Member
Meet Our Extraordinary Horses
Boots
The largest of our therapy horses, Boots, standing at 15.2 hands, is a chestnut Quarter Horse born in 2006. In his prior career, Boots was a Hunt Seat Equitation horse for a 4-H family. He has been working at DST since 2017 and has been a favorite with our taller riders.
Coco
Foaled in 1993, Coco, a paint Shetland Pony, is our smallest mount, standing at just 11.1 hands. He started his second career at Dynamic Strides Therapy in 2008. Coco’s spunky spirit in a tiny package makes him very popular with our smallest riders.
Feathers
Feathers, a Welsh Cross mare, foaled in 1997, is our most forward and business-like therapy pony. Standing at 13+ hands, she is suitable for most of our patients. Prior to joining DST in 2019, Feathers was an accomplished Eventing pony used by local Pony Club members.
Flynn
Flynn is another recent addition to Dynamic Strides Therapy, coming to us in 2019. He stands at 14.3 hands, and in his prior career he was a Hunter/Jumper. Flynn, born in 1999, is kind and generous, making him a favorite with all of our patients who get to ride him.
Freckles
Foaled in 1996, Freckles, a Pony of Americas (P.O.A.) stands at 12.0 hands. He started his therapy career with us in 2007. It is safe to say that despite being the grumpiest and crankiest pony at DST, with an opinion on everything, Freckles is our most utilized and reliable pony.
Kasey
At 14.2 hands and donated to DST in 2018, Kasey is our only purebred Arabian. Used as a trail horse prior to coming to us, he has quickly become a solid and consistent therapy horse. Kasey has energetically become the ‘go-to’ horse for all of our patients.
Lil Max
Lil Max, a Welsh Cross gelding, is our oldest and most respected citizen. Born in 1988, coming to us in 2007 with a background in therapy, he is tolerant, tractable, and generous to all our children. Standing at 12.0 hands, Lil Max is the most trusted with those who need a little extra help and nurturing.
Peaches
Peaches arrived at DST in 2017, and little is known about her past. Our guess is that she is a Connemara Cross foaled in 1997. Standing at 13.1 hands, Peaches is possibly the hardest working pony at DST. She has a special place in our hearts for her remarkable kindness and patience.
Poncho
Possibly our most handsome pony, Poncho is a 13.3 hand Dun gelding, born in 2002. Being a Mounted Posse horse prior to his donation in 2019, Poncho has quickly learned the ins and outs of being a therapy horse. He is a great size for most of our children, and brings charisma to all of his sessions.
X-ey
X-ey, likely a Quarter Horse Cross foaled in 2002, was donated in 2020. Standing at 14.2 hands he is a stout and solid bay gelding who has become a favorite by accommodating many of our older children. X-ey, originally from Mexico, was a well-loved family horse who has already proven he will be an integral addition to DST.
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2673 East Sawyer Road
Republic, MO, United States
Republic, MO, United States
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